What does REDSOARS refer to in motivational interviewing practices?

REDSOARS is a framework used in motivational interviewing that emphasizes key components for facilitating change in individuals. The correct association with REDSOARS involves empathy and developing discrepancy, which are crucial elements in helping individuals recognize the gap between their current behaviors and their goals or values.

Empathy in motivational interviewing is about understanding and sharing the feelings of the individual, which helps to build rapport and trust. It allows the practitioner to connect deeply with the person’s experiences and emotions, making it easier for them to explore their ambivalence toward change.

Developing discrepancy involves helping individuals to see the differences between where they are now in their behavior and where they want to be. By highlighting these discrepancies, practitioners can inspire motivation to change by making the benefits of change more apparent and meaningful to the individual.

This approach differs from other methods that may focus solely on support, rights restoration, or responsibility and engagement, which do not encompass the full motivational interviewing model in the context of REDSOARS.